WhatIWore: With less than a month until our due date (!!!), we’re trying something different this year for the holidays - everyone is coming to us!! We’ll be celebrating with my family one weekend, Adam’s side on another and our friends too - all without leaving town! Luckily everyone is willing to travel! We’re also hosting in a low key mode. Show More Summary

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I loved wearing this outfit so much 2 years ago, that I'm bringing it back! This time, I made two additions - the brown belt, and a plaid scarf for a little print mixing. With these two changes, I have to say I like this year's version even better. Show More Summary

My best friend and I wanted to grab a nice dinner on a Monday night. She suggested ?ma. It was a delightful experience. Read on to get all the details! ?ma is a Mediterranean restaurant at 74 W. Illinois in Chicago’s hip River North area. Show More Summary

ADVANCED STYLE HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE Almost everyday during the holiday season my inbox gets filled with gift guides and present ideas. When it comes to gifting I generally go with small antique treasures and handmade tchotchkes made by friends and artists that I follow. Show More Summary

Inspiration: That's so tee via Popsugar
There are many schools of thought when it comes to clothing budgets. You can go for sheer quantity, collecting as many inexpensive items as possible to mix and match. Or, you can save up your budget and only buy a couple high-dollar items per year. Show More Summary

What to get if the stores are just plum out of gold, frankincense and myrrh. Get these items here: Leather Monogram Pouch $38, anthropologie.com Large Man Mug $58, freepeople.com Birthstone Necklace $38, anthropologie.com Snow Day Candle...Show More Summary

When it comes to saving for your retirement, are you a Savings Snail, a Money Mole or a Wise Owl? Skipton Building Society asked me to team up with them to help raise awareness of the dire state of the nation’s retirement savings - and I have a challenge for you! Get the lowdown >>

“Who’s behind those Foster Grants?” goes the famous line. Foster Grant being the legendary brand that invented sunglasses, first selling them on the Atlantic City boardwalk in 1929, then becoming a favorite among movie stars during Hollywood’s Golden Era. Show More Summary

Mama needs a new ‘do. I’ve been progressively adding more and more highlights with each salon visit and I want to go with a) even more and b) even lighter. I realize this is high maintenance, but my salon is right down the street and I actually think it’s wise for new moms to schedule in time for self care. Show More Summary

I can’t stand holiday party dresses. I did it for a five minutes when into clubs, but now a cross between tomboy and chic casual is edgier and ironically feels younger to me. Sequins fills the void if done.. View Post